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Qatar’s Madibo banned for 5 games after breaking leg of Canada’s Kone

FIFA has issued a five-match ban to Qatar player Assim Madibo following a tackle that broke Canada midfielder Ismaël Koné's leg. The incident occurred during a Group B World Cup match in Vancouver where Canada won 6-0. Koné underwent surgery for two broken bones in his leg.

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Assim Madibo was officially handed a five-match suspension for serious foul play.

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  1. Qatar's Assim Madibo Receives Five-Match Ban for Injury to Ismaël Koné

    FIFA has issued a five-match ban to Qatar player Assim Madibo following a tackle that broke Canada midfielder Ismaël Koné's leg. The incident occurred during a Group B World Cup match in Vancouver where Canada won 6-0. Koné underwent surgery for two broken bones in his leg.

    What's confirmed:

    • Assim Madibo received a five-match ban for the tackle that broke Ismaël Koné's leg.
    • Ismaël Koné underwent surgery for two broken bones in his leg.
    • Canada defeated Qatar 6-0 in a World Cup match in Vancouver.
    • Madibo received a straight red card for the incident.
    • The FIFA disciplinary committee cited serious foul play as the reason for the suspension.
    • The suspension decision is subject to appeal.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Madibo visited the Canada dressing room after the game to apologize.
    • Madibo visited Koné in the hospital.
    • Qatar's sports minister visited the injured Koné.
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